Kent Resigns, Faces FBI Probe Over Iran Leaks

0:00On March 19, Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned in protest over the ongoing war with Iran and is now facing an FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information. The probe started months before his departure and involves claims he shared sensitive details improperly. This marks the first major voluntary exit from a senior spot in the Trump administration since last year. One step down under director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, arguing in his letter that Iran posed no real threat to the United States and that the conflict stemmed from pressure by Israel and its allies. He accused key decision makers of stifling debate and warned that attacking Iran could lead to an even more radical leader taking over. President Trump welcomed the resignation, insisting Iran was a clear danger that everyone recognized and called Kent out for downplaying the threat. White House officials and Trump allies, like former deputy chief of staff Taylor Buttovich,

1:02labeled him an Eagle Maniac, responsible for national security. Leaks who was already on thin ice. Kent, a decorated Army Special Forces veteran with 11 combat deployments, aligns with the America first, non-interventionist crowd in Trump world. He drew parallels to past Middle East conflicts, urging a reversal to avoid further decline. This episode exposes deepening divides between non-interventionists like Gabbard and Vice President Vance and the hawkish side pushing strong support for Israel against Iran.